Lecturer

Company : University Of North Carolina At Greensboro

Job Type : Full Time

Greensboro, Nc

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Job Description - Lecturer

Position Number:
004602
Functional Title:
Lecturer
Position Type:
Non-Tenure Stream
Position Eclass:
FC - Faculty 9 month Non Leave earn
University Information:
Located in North Carolina’s third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with nearly 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal — helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University’s 1,100 faculty and 1,700 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.
Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit:
The UNCG Department of Biology endeavors towards excellence in conducting research and teaching biological concepts and skills to biology majors and graduate students, to prepare them for professional careers and more advanced study. We introduce non-biology majors to the foundations and applications of biology. By involving undergraduate and graduate students in research, we contribute to and increase society’s knowledge across the broad spectrum of biology. We train doctoral students in Environmental Health Science, a complex and rapidly changing discipline. Through laboratory training and directed research experiences, we enhance our students’ technical and analytical skills so that they can contribute meaningfully to an increasingly technological world. Our leadership in scientific innovation and discovery serves our students, profession, and our local and global communities.
Position Summary:
The primary purpose of the position is to teach biology undergraduate courses and advise undergraduates as a Professional Track Faculty lecturer in the Department of Biology at UNCG. The successful candidate will teach introductory biology, introductory biology laboratory, and additional courses in their area of expertise. We seek an individual with a graduate degree, a Ph.D. preferred in Biology or a related field, and the ability to also teach Introductory Biology and other courses in disciplinary specializations which may include Physiology, Microbiology, Evolutionary Biology, Ecology, Developmental Biology, Human Biology, Anatomy, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, or Genetics. The successful candidate will be assigned mentor(s) and may participate in departmental committees and outreach as part of professional development. The teaching load will be four courses per semester.
Minimum Qualifications:
M.S. in Biology or related fields.
Preferred Qualifications:
Ph.D. in Biology or related fields.
Tenure Status:
Not on Track
Special Instructions to Applicants:
To apply, visit
Applicant direct inquiries can be sent to Dr. Malcolm Schug at
Recruitment Range:
Comensurate with experience
Org #-Department:
Biology - 12204
Job Open Date:
04/26/2024
Open Until Filled:
Yes
FTE:
1.000
Type of Appointment:
Permanent
Number of Months per Year:
9
Physical Effort:
Hand Movement-Repetitive Motions, Hand Movement-Grasping, Holding, Finger Dexterity, Vision-Skilled Trades, Reading, Writing, Eye-hand coordination, Vision-Color Distinction, Vision-Preparing/Analyzing figures, Vision-Visual inspection, Vision-Measuring/Assembling at distance close to eye, Hearing, Talking, Lifting-0-30 lbs.
Work Environment:
Inside, Chemical Spills - R